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About 7,000 years ago, in the Sahara, two women were buried in a rock shelter in what is now southwestern Libya. At the time, ...

Ancient practices hold important lessons for farmers facing drying lands, but they were often more complex than modern societies realize. Glacier loss adds to the challenge today.

The vast desert of the Arabian Peninsula was not always an arid landscape. A recent study reveals that this region was once home to a vast lake and river system. These favorable conditions fostered ...

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After mass firings and rehiring, thousands of federal employees are bracing for deeper cuts — just as wildfires and floods ...

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Austin): A must-visit for wildflower enthusiasts, this botanical garden is home to ...

Safety scientists are speeding the invention of materials to help harvest water from air, capture carbon and produce hydrogen ...

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